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Croxton is a deserted medieval village in Lincolnshire, evidenced by earthwork remains that survive as ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and former building platforms scattered across the landscape. The settlement, which flourished during the medieval period, was eventually abandoned, likely as a result of the enclosure movements or agricultural changes that affected many rural communities in the region during the late medieval and early modern periods. The earthworks visible today provide archaeological evidence of the medieval occupation and land use patterns that characterized this part of Lincolnshire, offering insights into the layout and economy of a medieval agrarian settlement. The site's preservation as earthworks rather than built structures makes it a valuable resource for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns without the distortions caused by later development.
Medieval settlement of Croxton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016858. View the official record →
Croxton is a deserted medieval village in Lincolnshire, evidenced by earthwork remains that survive as ridge and furrow cultivation patterns and former building platforms scattered across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016858.
Medieval settlement of Croxton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016858.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman settlement (1 km), Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort (1.4 km), Moated site and fishpond 200m south-east of Melton Hall (2.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Medieval settlement of Croxton's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Medieval settlement of Croxton stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.